Becker is a surname that can refer to various individuals and entities. One notable figure is Gary Becker, an American economist who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1992 for his work on human capital and family economics. His research expanded the scope of economics to include social issues, influencing policies related to education and labor. In popular culture, "Becker" is also the title of a television sitcom that aired from 1998 to 2004, starring Ted Danson as a grumpy doctor. The show focused on Becker's interactions with his patients and friends, blending humor with themes of life and relationships.